US promises ‘additional support’ for Indian Covid-19 crisis amid calls to release unused vaccine doses to hardest-hit nations

After repeatedly

After repeatedly ducking queries about whether the US will lift a ban on the export of raw vaccine materials to India, the White House has vowed more support, but was vague on details, as India reported about 350,000 daily cases.

Facing a vaccine shortage amid surging infections and a lack of timely oxygen supplies by some hospitals, India has urged the US to lift a ban on the export of key vaccine materials. So far, however, New Delhi has seen its requests being stonewalled, with the Biden administration signaling earlier this week that it will focus on Americans getting the jab.

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